Nykaa Mirror Chrome Nail Lacquer Molten Sterling, Rs 249

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Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in All Fired Up, Rs 575

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in All Fired Up, Rs 575

You already know the basic rules to look after your nails and ensure your colour lasts long enough—use a base coat and top coat each time you change your polish, and of course, bi-monthly manicures. While leaving your polish on for too long can cause your nails to turn yellow (your nail beds absorb the polish, which can leave stains and cause fungal growth), changing it frequently using acetone-based removers can weaken them.

Keep your nails in check with these nail lacquer formulas that come with more than just pigmented colour. Expect stronger nails that won’t chip and hold polish for longer, making sure your manicure stays intact and spares you the struggle of having to fix your nails every few days. Top tip: the best way to take your nail polish off is to soak a cotton ball in remover, hold it on your nail for 10 seconds and swipe downwards. Then, move the cotton to the left and move it in the same direction. Repeat this for the right. Clean out the edges with a Q-tip soaked in remover. This will ensure that your polish doesn’t stain the skin around your nail, in case you’re moving from a red to a nude.